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Electrical Engineer (Hardware / Firmware)
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The Space Research and Planetary Sciences Division of the University of Bern has been granted funding to lead the development of two payloads on board of the new ESA F-Class mission 'Comet Interceptor'. The University contributes a high-resolution camera system, the Comet Camera (CoCa), and a neutral gas mass spectrometer, the Mass Analyzer for Neutrals in a Coma (MANiaC), to the mission. The launch is planned in 2028. The division is also building instruments for a number of other missions. To help meet these challenges, we are now seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer (Hardware / Firmware).

Your focus will be on the development of specific modules and firmware of the so-called electronics unit (ELU) of the MANiaC instrument, based on flight-proven circuitry. Additionally you would support the electrical system engineer in his task of elaborating the detailed requirements.

The position contains the following tasks:• Development and assembly of the specific modules of the MANiaC electronics unit.

• Development of firmware for the modules, where required (VHDL / C).

• Assembly of breadboards and flight hardware in collaboration with the electronics engineer and external partners.

• Layout of printed circuit boards (Altium NEXUS)

• Support of the Electrical System Engineer

• Commissioning and testing of the assembled modules and flight hardware and elaboration of the required documentation (Logsheets, reports etc.).

• Planning, assembly and documentation of cables.

• Maintaining the required documentation (requirements, assembly logs, test reports etc.)

• Handling of space instruments (according ESD standards and in a ISO 5 cleanroom environment)The position requires sound experience in the development of analog electronics, the development of firmware and the handling of complex development projects. Further experience in the development of low power / medium level voltage (up to a few hundred volts) electronics would be a benefit. Familiarity with the space environment and knowledge of the ECSS standards would be an advantage.



The working language within the division is German, but English is also frequently used, especially for project meetings and documentation. Therefore, good English language skills are a must.The position is available immediately for an initial period of three years. Employment according to cantonal regulations.For technical information about the position, please contact Alexander Stettler, Head of Electronics: alexander.stettler@space.unibe.ch



Applications should be sent to Mrs. Wei Wang, wei.wang@csh.unibe.ch.



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